Wally Lamb Knihy

Sugestivní mnohogenerační psychologická sága pojednávající o rodinných vztazích, o citových poutech a síle odpuštění v příběhu dvou bratrů - jednovaječných dvojčat. Příběh vypráví v ich formě čtyřicetiletý bratr duševně těžce nemocného člověka, zmítaného mezi touhou žít konečně svůj vlastní život a solidaritou ke svému schizofrenií postiženému dvojčeti. Jako silnější z dvojčat cítí k bratrovi hlubokou lásku a stejně tak odpor a strach, který přebíjí pocit zodpovědnosti. Pátrání v minulosti a snaha odhalit svůj původ zasahují hrdinu v nejtěžším období jeho života a bratrova tragická smrt rozmetá jeho dosavadní nepevné jistoty a on jen velmi těžce hledá nové. Odborná pomoc zkušené a citlivé lékařky ho dovede k vyrovnání se se sebou samým a nasměruje ho na cestu k normálnímu životu bez výčitek a sebeobviňování.

Příběh dívky bojující celý život s traumatem z dětství. Dolores Priceová je poznamenána rozchodem rodičů, duševní nemocí matky, sterilní výchovou babičky a hrůzným zážitkem znásilnění. Chorobné přejídání, izolace od lidí, několikaletý pobyt na psychiatrii a nešťastné manželství jsou stupně na její cestě k životnímu pocitu štěstí mezi přáteli, kteří potřebují její pomoc.

Mnohovrstevnatý portrét manželství, rodiny a neúprosné touhy po porozumění a vztahu. Annie Ohová, manželka, matka a výtvarnice ve středních letech způsobila ve své rodině zemětřesení. Po dvaceti sedmi letech manželství se rozhodla opustit svého muže, s nímž má tři děti. Zamilovala se do Viveky, bohaté, kultivované a sebevědomé manhattanské obchodnice s uměním, která jí pomohla k profesionálnímu úspěchu. Annie a Viveca plánují svatbu, což ale vyvolává smíšené reakce a otevírá Pandořinu skříňku s tajemstvími — temnými a bolestnými pravdami ukrytými pod povrchem života rodiny Ohových. V roli vypravěče se střídá nekonformní Annie, její bývalý manžel, psycholog Orion, „nejhodnější“ z Anniiných dětí Ariane, rebelský jediný syn a Arianino dvojče Andrew a nejmladší z dětí, svobodomyslná Marissa. Román Jako voda představuje portrét moderní Ameriky, Wally Lamb v něm promlouvá o problému tříd, měnících se sociálních zvyků, přežívajícího rasového násilí a o tom, jak zoufale hledáme lásku a smysl ve svých životech.

"From the New York Times bestselling author of Oprah Bookclub Picks I Know This Much Is True and She's Come Undone comes the heart wrenching story of a young father who, after an unbearable tragedy, reckons with the possibility of atonement for the unforgivable"--

In a stunning work of insight and hope, New York Times bestselling author Wally Lamb once again reveals his unmatched talent for finding humanity in the lost and lonely and celebrates the transforming power of the written word. For several years, Lamb has taught writing to a group of women prisoners at York Correctional Institution in Connecticut. In this unforgettable collection, the women of York describe in their own words how they were imprisoned by abuse, rejection, and their own self-destructive impulses long before they entered the criminal justice system. Yet these are powerful stories of hope and healing, told by writers who have left victimhood behind. In his moving introduction, Lamb describes the incredible journey of expression and self-awareness the women took through their writing and shares how they challenged him as a teacher and as a fellow author. Couldn't Keep It to Myself is a true testament to the process of finding oneself and working toward a better day.

The transformative power of writing is at the heart of this collection, showcasing the voices of women from a maximum-security prison. Through their essays, participants in Wally Lamb's workshop confront personal fears and envision new possibilities for their lives. Each piece is a testament to resilience, revealing diverse experiences that underscore the potential for self-awareness and change through storytelling. Startling and inspiring, these intimate narratives highlight the profound impact of the written word on personal growth and healing.

The story explores the aftermath of a tragic school shooting through the experiences of Caelum Quirk and his wife, Maureen, who both work at Columbine High School. After Maureen survives a harrowing ordeal during the attack, their attempt to escape to a seemingly safe family farm in Connecticut reveals that the trauma and chaos from the event linger, impacting their lives in profound ways. The narrative delves into themes of survival, the search for safety, and the enduring effects of violence.

When forty-seven-year-old high school teacher Caelum Quirk and his younger wife, Maureen, a school nurse, move to Littleton, Colorado, they both get jobs at Columbine High School. In April 1999, Caelum returns home to Three Rivers, Connecticut, to be with his aunt who has just had a stroke. But Maureen finds herself in the school library at Columbine, cowering in a cabinet and expecting to be killed, as two vengeful students go on a carefully premeditated, murderous rampage. Miraculously she survives, but at a cost: she is unable to recover from the trauma. Caelum and Maureen flee Colorado and return to an illusion of safety at the Quirk family farm in Three Rivers. But the effects of chaos are not so easily put right, and further tragedy ensues. While Maureen fights to regain her sanity, Caelum discovers a cache of old diaries, letters, and newspaper clippings in an upstairs bedroom of his family's house. The colorful and intriguing story they recount spans five generations of Quirk family ancestors, from the Civil War era to Caelum's own troubled childhood. Piece by piece, Caelum reconstructs the lives of the women and men whose legacy he bears. Unimaginable secrets emerge; long-buried fear, anger, guilt, and grief rise to the surface. As Caelum grapples with unexpected and confounding revelations from the past, he also struggles to fashion a future out of the ashes of tragedy. His personal quest for meaning and faith becomes a mythic journey that is at the same time quintessentially contemporary -- and American

The story centers on Felix Funicello, a film scholar who operates a movie club in a historic vaudeville theater. His life takes a surreal turn when he encounters the ghost of Lois Weber, a pioneering director from the silent film era. Lois guides Felix through a nostalgic journey, allowing him to relive pivotal moments from his past as they are projected on the theater's screen, blending themes of memory, cinema, and the impact of film history.

In Wally Lamb’s pitch perfect new novel, it is 1964. LBJ and Lady Bird are in the White House, Meet the Beatles is on everyone’s turntable, and ten-year-old Felix Funicello (distant cousin of the iconic Annette!) is doing his best to navigate fifth grade—easier said than done when scary movies still give you nightmares and you bear a striking resemblance to a certain adorable cartoon boy. But there are several things young Felix can depend on: the birds and bees are puzzling, television is magical, and this is one Christmas he’s never going to forget.